Note: The Ministerio de las Culturas website provides 360° tours of national museums and heritage sites across the country. These tours can be accessed from a computer, cell phone, tablet, or even with virtual reality glasses. You can access the institutional site from here: patrimoniovirtual.gob.cl
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Behind is situated the Museum of Contemporary Art, created in 1947, run by the Faculty of Arts of the University of Chile, with a collection of about two thousand pieces and files, among which you can appreciate sculptures, paintings and installation art. The Museo de Arte Contemporaneo has two buildings in Santiago, the other one known as "Palacio Versailles", at Quinta Normal Park in Matucana Avenue.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 to 18:50 Hrs.
Museo Historico Nacional (Chilean National History Museum)
Address: 951 of Plaza de Armas. Institution founded in 1911, its aim is to make known the History of Chile from the prehispanic era until the 1970s. It is situated in the main square of Santiago, heart of the civic center, where once were located the main institutions during the colonial period. When the conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, founder of the city died in the battle of Tucapel in 1553, his plot was divided into the Governor's Residence (now Central Mail), the Royal Court (today National History Museum) and the Cabildo Colonial (current City Council building). It has a permanent exhibition where the History of Chile is summarized in 18 themed rooms and on the ground floor of the Museum, is the Sala Gobernadores, for temporary exhibitions. Nearby, at the Plaza de Armas Metro Station you can also find free exhibits of the Museum.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs, except holidays: January 1, Good Friday, May 1, September 17, 18, and 19, November 1 and December 25.
Open: Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 19:00. The last loan is at 18.45 Hrs.
Saturday: 9:10 to 14:00 hours. The last loan is at 13:45 Hrs.
Sundays and holidays closed.
Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos
Biblioteca Nacional (National Library of Chile)
Address: 651 Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Av., with more than two hundred years (founded on August 19, 1813), this Public Library that depends on the Ministry of Education is one of the most important in Latin America since it includes a bibliographic catalog with over 1,100,000 records and a digital collection catalog of over 165,000 items. There is also the "Memoria Chilena", digital resource center including many thematic researches about Chile's history and idiosyncrasy. At just steps from the Santa Lucia Station, Line 1 of the Metro.Open: Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 19:00. The last loan is at 18.45 Hrs.
Saturday: 9:10 to 14:00 hours. The last loan is at 13:45 Hrs.
Sundays and holidays closed.
Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda
Run by a private, non-profit Foundation it is an underground cultural space in Santiago, located beneath the Plaza de la Ciudadania, in front of the South gate of "La Moneda", the Government Palace. It is a modern cultural hub of 7,200 m2, of a beautiful architecture with two main exhibition centers. Fairs and exhibitions of varied cultures are offred here but mainly this is a site of great value to understand the social, political and economic changes Chile has undergone. Besides the two large exhibition halls, there are other smaller venues such as the "Cineteca Nacional", two movie theaters with permanent Film Festivals, the "Centro de Documentacion de las Artes Visuales", audiovisual documents and publications about contemporary art in Chile, the Oriente, Poniente and lateral showrooms, shops with beautiful craftsmanship, etc.
Museo Histórico y Militar de Chile
Historical and Military Museum of Chile, a first class gallery, the administration is in charge of the Chilean Army Garrison.
The museum was inaugurated on November 25, 1997, in the building that belonged to the first Chilean Army Military School. The exhibition consists of a chronological tour that aims to transport the visitor through five centuries of Chilean history highlighting the values and traditions of the Chilean Army.
The exhibition is varied, including military pieces, religious antiques, significant episodes where the Army has been the protagonist. It also has a library specialized in military history with approximately 25,000 volumes, educational programs with workshops, courses and guided tours. Their website also includes a virtual museum available to the community. Visit official site here.
Address: 1550 Almirante Blanco Encalada Ave. Phone: 2 26949900, nearest Metro Station: Toesca, Line 2. Free admission.
Open: Tuesday to Friday 9:30 to 17:00 hrs.
Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Museo Nacional Aeronático y del Espacio
Address: 5000 Pedro Aguirre Cerda Ave.
Nearest Metro Station: Cerrillos, Line 6
Phone: 56 224363991
The National Aerospace Museum is an organization that promotes Chile's aeronautical heritage and offers a variety of exhibits, collections and publications related to the history and development of national aviation.
It is located in the Cerrillos district of Santiago, easily accessible by Metro Line 6. The museum has more than 100 aircraft in its gallery, some of them declared national monuments, as well as thematic rooms on flight and mythology, dreamers and builders, sanitary aviation, engines, weapons, textiles and works of art. The museum has free admission and offers guided tours upon request. It is an ideal place for aeronautics lovers and for those who want to learn more about the role of aviation in the history and culture of Chile.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 AM - 4.30 PM
Monday closed
Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos
Museum of Memory and Human Rights, address: 501 Matucana St., Quinta Normal Metro Station, Santiago.
On September 11, 1973 Chile suffered a breakdown of democracy. The economy was in a deep crisis, the society had reached an extreme degree of political polarization, upheaval and violence, on both sides. The Military Junta headed by General Augusto Pinochet overthrew the government of President Salvador Allende through a violent coup.
The many economic achievements and modernization of the country in vast areas during the 17 years of military rule, were unfortunately stained with violations of human rights and repression. Today, the Museum of Memory and Human Rights is a space dedicated to remembering and reflecting on the human rights violations committed during the military government in Chile between 1973 and 1990.
Museo Interactivo "Mirador"
Address: 6711 Punta Arenas St., La Granja Commune. Here you can live a fun and interactive experience. Especially dedicated to children, students and general public who want to learn from the science and environment around them through direct participation by touching, feeling and experiencing.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 to 18:30 Hrs, including public holidays, except January 1, 01 May, 25th December.
Museo Interactivo Artequin
Artequin Museum is a non-profit corporation supported by the Municipality of Santiago and the private sector, an exhibition room of interactive character which through guides and activities like slideshows, videos, plays and didactic teachings allows children, youth and adults understand Art in an entertaining way.
Its collection consists of photographic reproductions of universal works representative from the XV to the XX centuries. Opened in 1992, its is installed in the Pabellon Paris (Paris Pavilion), situated opposite the Quinta Normal Park Santiago. A very interesting fact is that the Paris Pavilion is a building built in 1889, in France, in order to represent Chile at the Paris World Exhibition held at the centenary of the Storming of the Bastille. Because of its importance and architectural beauty, the Paris Pavilion was declared a National Monument in 1986.
Open: Tuesday to Friday, 9.00 to 17.00 Hrs.
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 11.00 to 18.00 Hrs.
Mondays and February Closed.
Open: Tuesday to Friday, 9.00 to 17.00 Hrs.
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 11.00 to 18.00 Hrs.
Mondays and February Closed.
Museo de Artes Visuales (Visual Arts Museum)
Address: 307 Jose Victorino Lastarria St., (Mulato Gil de Castro Square). Located in the Lastarria neighborhood near Santa Lucia Hill, a hub of attraction, recommendable place for tourists due to the tranquil surroundings, besides being an entertainment center by the number of theaters, art galleries and museums that are concentrated here. Created in 2001, the 6 exhibition rooms include more than 1500 works of Chilean artists with Sculptures, Paintings, Installation Art, Photography, etc.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 to 18:30 Hrs.
Mondays and Holidays closed.
Museo Arqueologico (Archaeological Museum)
Created in 1981, next to the Visual Arts Museum in the "Mulato Gil de Castro" Square, Lastarria neighborhood, although small, this gallery shows a collection of more than 3300 archaeological pieces belonging to ancient cultures of North, Central and South of the country as well as of the Polynesian "Rapa Nui" ethnic group. One of its major attractions is the mummy of the Chinchorro culture, people that inhabited the coast of the Atacama Desert between 7020 and 1500 B.C. This ancient people were the first in the world in artificially mummify their dead.
Museo de Arte Precolombino (Chilean Museum of Precolumbian Art)
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Address: 361 Bandera St. (corner of Compañia St., just one block from Plaza de Armas), spacious and renovated facilities to go back in time and learn about the the ancient American cultures from Mexico to the southernmost region of Chile. Built in 1805 to house the Palacio de la Real Aduana (Royal Customs Palace) during the colonial period.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 Hrs.
Monday closed.
Museo Casa Colorada (Red House Museum)
Address: 860 Merced St., in the heart of
Santiago, a half block from the Main Square. This building was the abode of
Mateo de Toro y Zambrano, President of the First Government Junta and who lived
here until his death in 1811, its facade and interior represent what was the
architecture of the colonial era. The five exhibition halls reflect four
centuries of history of the city of Santiago, from the prehispanic era until
the late 19th. century.
Open: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00 Hrs.
Saturday:
10:00 to 17:00 Hrs.
Sunday:
11:00 to 14:00 Hrs., Mondays closed.
Museo La Merced
Address: 341 Mac Iver St., next to the
Temple of La Merced, religious order established in Chile since 1549. The
Museum was created in 1873 and conceived initially as an antiques museum, with
a variety of items of different quality and origin, this being the beginning of
one of the richest collections where today you can find mostly religious
objects of colonial times and of pre hispanic cultures besides and interesting
exhibition of the Rapanui civilization of Easter Island.
Open:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 14:00, 15:00
to 18:00
Saturday
and Sunday: closed.
Museo del Carmen
Next to the Templo Votivo de Maipu
(Votive Temple of Maipu, one of the communes that make up the metropolitan
area). This museum keeps valuable
documents, treasures and civil and religious clothing from the times of the Colony and
Independence. Among the documents stand
out the original minutes of installation of the First Government Junta, in 1810.
Open: Tuesday to Friday: 09:30 to 14:00
and 15:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18:00
hours.
Museo de Bomberos de Santiago
Address: 978 Santo Domingo St.
Phone: 56 223061500
The Firemen's Museum of Santiago is a place that pays homage to the history and the value of the Chilean firemen, constituted by volunteer personnel who have the greatest support from the citizenship. In its rooms you can appreciate objects, uniforms, medals and antique vehicles that show the evolution of this activity over the years.
The museum is located in the old barracks of the First Fire Company, a building declared a national monument for its architectural and heritage value. It is a good option to learn more about the culture and history of Santiago, and to admire the work and sacrifice of the firefighters who have served the city.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 AM- 6.00 PM
Free admission
Museo de Autos Antiguos
The Old Cars Museum is a non-profit organization, as attractive as little known. The exhibition was
inaugurated on September 18, 2010, as a tribute to the bicentenary of the
Republic of Chile.
In the opinion of experts in the field, this museum is the
most comprehensive of its kind in the whole Southern Hemisphere. As its owner
Mr. Gabriel Lira states, a large percentage of the cars are in such good
condition that could make a journey of hundreds of kilometers, reaching without
problems the city of La Serena, 465 Km. away and many others even to Arica,
distant 2032 km. from Santiago. The exhibit also features the Sala de Defensa,
displaying material that has belonged to the Chilean Army.
The facility is
open for visits from Monday to Friday.
Open: 10:00 to
17:00 hours.
Address: 200
Cañaveral St., Commune of Quilicura, Santiago.
Website:
http://www.museoautosantiguoschile.cl/
Museo de Historia Natural (Natural History Museum)
Located inside the Quinta Normal Park in
Santiago. With areas of Anthropology, Botany, Paleontology, Zoology and
Entomology, this renovated museum reopened its doors in May 2012 after having
been damaged in the great earthquake of 2010.
Open: Tuesday
to Saturday: 10:00 to 17:30 Hrs.
Sundays and
Holidays (except Mondays): 11:00 to 17:30 Hrs.
Closed January
1, May 1, September 18 and 19, December 25.
Museo de Arte Colonial (Colonial Art Museum)
Address: 834 Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins
Av., Santa Lucia Station, Line 1 of the Metro. Created in 1969 under the
support of the Franciscan Congregation. It comprises seven exhibition halls and
the San Francisco Church, one of the oldest buildings of Santiago de Chile as
it began to be built in 1575, declared
National Monument in 1951. Although some maintenance is needed as several
earthquakes have affected the structure since its inception, this exhibit of
Andean Colonial Art is very interesting, especially the valuable pictorial
works, working in silver, iron and other pieces. There is also the section
called "Gabriela Mistral" (prominent Chilean Nobel Prize for
Literature), where important documents of the writer are shown, along with the
medal and diploma granted by the Swedish Academy to award the Nobel Prize.
Open: Monday to
Friday: 09:00 to 13:30 and 15:00 to 18:00 Hrs.
Saturday and
Sunday: 10:00 to 14:00 Hrs.
Holidays
closed.
Museo de Artes Decorativas (Decorative Arts Museum)
Address: 683 Recoleta Ave., Cerro Blanco Station, Line 2 of the Metro. Located in the Centro Patrimonial Recoleta Dominica, interesting museum complex built from what was the "Convento de la Recoleta Dominica".
With more than 2,500 pieces covering about twenty items, from silverware to porcelain, from ceramics to ivories, from the Eastern World to Hispano-America and over time from Ancient Greece to the present.
Open: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:30 Hrs.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, including September 17, December 24 and 31.
"La Chascona" ("La Chascona" House- Museum)
Address: 0192 Fernando Marquez de la Plata
St., Barrio Bellavista. "La Chascona" is the name with which the Chilean Nobel Prize for Literature
Neftali Reyes Basoaldo, (better known as Pablo Neruda), called to the house he
had in Santiago. This House- Museum is a great attraction for visitors because
apart from its rich history, culture and valuable documents, holds collections
brought from around the world by the famous poet. This National Monument is
located in the bohemian Barrio Bellavista, near the San Cristobal Hill, one of
the areas most visited by tourists in Santiago, with many bars, restaurants and
cultural centers.
Open: Tuesday
to Sunday: 10:00 to 18:00 (from March to December)
Tuesday to
Sunday: 10:00 to 19:00 during (January and February).
Museo Violeta Parra
Violeta Parra Museum is located at 37,
Vicuña Mackenna St., Commune of Providencia, Santiago. Gallery that reveals the
life and work of Violeta Parra, exceptional artist and researcher of the
Chilean folklore.
Violeta rescued the folk music and traditions of the worker
and peasant world. She was a multifaceted person because besides singer-
songwriter, she also excelled as a painter, sculptor, ceramicist and
embroiderer and is nowadays considered one of the major folklorists in Latin
America.
Museo de la Moda (Fashion Museum of Santiago)
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Some of the curiosities that can be found
within these collections are: The red dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1956 for
the premiere of the play "A View from the Bridge"; the mythical black
leather jacket and a glove of the same material used by the actor Arnold
Schwarzenegger in the movie "Terminator"; the wedding dress with
which the actress Elizabeth Taylor married for the second time with Richard
Burton in 1975; the black dress worn by Diana Princess of Wales in 1981 after
announcing her engagement to Prince Charles; the military style jacket worn by
John Lennon on the cover of a Life Magazine of 1966; a green velvet jacket worn
by the musician Kurt Cobain in the concert Live and Loud of 1993; the white
dress worn by singer Amy Winehouse on the cover of her 2006 album "Back to
Black", etc., etc.
In June 2021, the Museo de la Moda acquired in an auction via online, the Ford Escort car that once belonged to Lady Di. The car had been given by Prince Charles as an engagement present and was used by the Princess until 1982. The vehicle maintains its original paint and license plate, with a mileage of 133600 km.
Open: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 hours.
On Mondays: closed to the public.
Saturday and
Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00 Hrs.
Museo Ferroviario (Railway Museum)
Since December 1984, entertaining visit to this outdoor museum with one of the main railway collections of steam locomotives in South America. It is located jn the interior of the Parque Quinta Normal in the capital of Chile, run by the Corporación Privada para la Divulgacion de la Ciencia y Tecnologia.
The Museum has a set of 16 locomotives and four wagons of patrimonial significance. Each unit has written information (bilingual) about its most important technical and historical features. In addition, there is a guide service that shows visitors the importance of the items on display. Nearest Metro station: Quinta Normal, Line 5.
Info +56226814627 - 226814627
Website: https://www.corpdicyt.cl/mferroviario/
Museo Ralli (Ralli Museum of Santiago)
Address: 4110 Alonso de Sotomayor St.,
Commune of Vitacura, Santiago.
The Ralli Museums make up a private non-profit
organization with exhibition galleries in Uruguay, Israel, Spain and Chile
whose aim is to show the public the contemporary Latin American Art.
The Ralli
Museum of Santiago, which features a great infrastructure and beautiful
gardens, opened its doors in 1992, although not well known yet, it is one of
the most beautiful of the Chilean capital. The Gallery has 16 exhibition rooms
to house an important collection of Latin American art, unique in Chile, with
artists from Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Dominican Republic,
Honduras, Cuba, among others. There is also an interesting collection belonging
to famous artists like Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, Auguste Rodin and Alexander
Calder, who impress with their engravings and sculptures.
Open: Tuesday
to Sunday 10:30 to 17:00 hrs.
Holidays:
closed.
February:
closed.
Museo Jedimar (Jedimar Vintage Car Museum)
Address: 1240 San Francisco de Borja St., Estacion Central commune.
Info: 56 974980201
The Jedimar Museum brings together one of the most complete private collections of antique and classic vehicles in Chile and South America. It is possible to find more than 150 models of such renowned brands as Aston Martin, Bugatti, Bentley, Porsche, Jaguar, Studebaker and Ferrari.
The gallery is visited by students, community centers, tourists and car enthusiasts. On each tour, visitors are transported to the different periods and contexts that witnessed the birth of the most emblematic models of automotive history and that are part of the Jedimar collection in Santiago de Chile.
Museo Andino
Address: 0695 Camino Padre Hurtado, 38.5 Km. south of Santiago.
Phone: 2 2362 2524
The Museo Andino (Andean Museum) is an interesting option to learn more about the diversity and richness of the Andean heritage in Chile. The gallery offers a guided tour through its rooms, a 1500 square meter contemporary building, where you can appreciate archaeological pieces, textiles, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and jewelry from various pre-Columbian peoples who inhabited the country. The museum also has a specialized library, a souvenir store and a café.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Teatro Municipal (Municipal Theater of Santiago)
Inaugurated on September 17, 1857, it is a French
neoclassical building belonging to the Municipalidad de Santiago and even
though it suffered a major fire that destroyed it completely in 1870, it was
rebuilt with the same appearence of the original construction.
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